Makabayan bloc criticizes HOR dismissal of Marcos Jr. impeach raps
While the Filipinos are drowning in an economic crisis, the corrupt big fish can swim freely in the public funds.
Makabayan bloc criticizes HOR dismissal of Marcos Jr. impeach raps
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Gov’t action demanded over Basilan ferry tragedy
Gov’t action demanded over Basilan ferry tragedy
The family of Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso’s wife reportedly owns Aleson Shipping Lines.
Makabayan solons, 30 others file impeachment vs Marcos Jr. over ‘abuse’ of budget powers
Makabayan solons, 30 others file impeachment vs Marcos Jr. over ‘abuse’ of budget powers
The impeachment complaint alleges three acts of betrayal of public trust, namely: the President’s institutionalization of systemic corruption, abuse of discretionary power over unprogrammed appropriations, and direct personal involvement in budgetary insertions and kickback schemes.
Groups to remember EDSA 1 with anti-corruption protests
Groups to remember EDSA 1 with anti-corruption protests
The demand for accountability and justice continues as the Marcos Jr administration has not yet prosecuted the so-called big fish behind the controversial flood control scandal.
TIMELINE: 2025 Flood Control Projects Corruption Scandal
TIMELINE: 2025 Flood Control Projects Corruption Scandal
The Presidential Communications Office claims that the scandal is nearing its ‘endgame’. However, Bulatlat’s timeline of related activities suggest that the investigation has yet to reach its climax, much less a resolution.
Bayan rejects 2026 budget, exposes pork barrel in bicam version
Bayan rejects 2026 budget, exposes pork barrel in bicam version
The deadlock exposed the bicam not as a venue for reconciliation but as a bargaining table over pork.
Groups urge Senate ethics probe after Marcoleta admits lying in SOCE
Groups urge Senate ethics probe after Marcoleta admits lying in SOCE
The first-term senator made the admission during a televised interview in early November when he acknowledged receiving outside funding for his May 2025 senatorial bid but said he did not list donors because they requested anonymity.
Marcos, Duterte face corruption, rights violations
Marcos, Duterte face corruption, rights violations
“State-sponsored terror under Marcos Jr. continues to weaponize laws and fully mobilize the state’s armed forces to silence staunch defenders of people’s rights and anti-corruption advocates, to intimidate citizens and activists in protests, and to terrorize communities."
KMP: Marcos should not escape accountability in flood control corruption
KMP: Marcos should not escape accountability in flood control corruption
There should be a genuine public audit, full disclosure of documents, and cases filed against corrupt officials, including those in Malacañang and Congress.
REALITY CHECK: Si Sara Duterte mismo ay sangkot sa korapsyon
REALITY CHECK: Si Sara Duterte mismo ay sangkot sa korapsyon
Sumailalim din sa matinding pagbusisi ang OVP matapos nitong gastusin ang P125 milyong confidential funds sa loob lamang ng 11 araw noong 2022. Ang pondong ito ay ipinasa sa tanggapan ni VP Duterte mismo mula sa opisina ni Marcos.
Bill seeks exclusive fishing rights for small-scale fishers
Bill seeks exclusive fishing rights for small-scale fishers
It is high time to have a proposed law that promotes the full protection of municipal fisheries from commercial fishing operations that, if not outright destructive, are large-scale and unregulated
Throwing rotten tomatoes at DPWH caused ‘damage’?
Throwing rotten tomatoes at DPWH caused ‘damage’?
During the black Friday protest, the respondents stood in front of the DPWH, with no visible physical damage, holding a tarpaulin that read “Prosecute the corrupt bureaucrat-capitalists, not the protesters.”
Fishers slam blue economy framework, warn of threats to marine life
Fishers slam blue economy framework, warn of threats to marine life
Pamalakaya-Philippines and allied organizations called on the administration to ensure meaningful representation in the drafting of programs and laws affecting small fishers.
Makabayan slams 2026 budget: ‘Pork system intact despite trillion-peso scandal’
Makabayan slams 2026 budget: ‘Pork system intact despite trillion-peso scandal’
“This budget is a brazen continuation of the corrupt pork barrel system that has plundered billions of pesos from the Filipino people through more than 9,000 flood control projects from 2022 to the present."
15,000 PUPians walkout against 2026 budget cut
15,000 PUPians walkout against 2026 budget cut
Every peso stolen is stolen from student education.
Peasant group slams government officials over kickback scandal in Bulacan flood projects
Peasant group slams government officials over kickback scandal in Bulacan flood projects
“Those involved must be removed from their positions, charged with graft, corruption, and plunder, and brought to justice. They have no concern for the struggling farmers. While floods swallow rice fields and livelihoods, these corrupt politicians gorge themselves on stolen wealth. They must be held accountable, prosecuted, and jailed. Such blatant plunder should no longer be tolerated."
Martial Law activists doubt Marcos Jr’s fight vs corruption
Martial Law activists doubt Marcos Jr’s fight vs corruption
If Marcos Jr is sincere in fighting corruption, then he needs to explain the proposed P10.7-billion confidential funds of the Office of the President in the 2026 proposed budget.
Right(s) Up: Corruption as human rights anomaly
Right(s) Up: Corruption as human rights anomaly
The multi-billion peso corruption scandal could have been used to fund healthcare facilities, education, and other basic social services. Instead of respecting people’s right to protest against corruption, the government responded with violence.
Massive anti-corruption rally floods Luneta
Massive anti-corruption rally floods Luneta
"We are inspired by the creative activism of the youth who led their delegations from various schools and communities. We marched with flood victims, the urban poor, farmers, workers, and ordinary Filipinos who are united in condemning the entrenched corruption in the bureaucracy."
Philippine army’s munitions procurement from Israel condemned
Philippine army’s munitions procurement from Israel condemned
"The Filipino people must not be made accomplices to the slaughter of Palestinians."
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